R&D Engineer Salary in Sacramento, California

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How much does an R&D Engineer make in Sacramento, CA? The average R&D Engineer salary in Sacramento, CA is $134,118 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $118,847 and $151,454. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Controls Engineer
Nestlé Purina - FLAGSTAFF , AZ
Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. T
- 8 days ago
Reverse Engineer
Booz Allen - ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND , MD
Reverse Engineer. The Opportunity. A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable agencies to achieve their missions, but how can an organization m
- 76 days ago
Controls Engineer
American Equipment HR LLC - POCA , WV
Description. Kanawha Scales & Systems. a division of American Equipment Holdings, is one of the leading Industrial Weighing solutions providers in the United St
- 1 day ago
Project Engineer
The Middlesex Corporation - WEST HAVEN , CT
The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded
- 1 day ago
Field Engineer
The Middlesex Corporation - WEST HAVEN , CT
The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded
- 1 day ago
Field Engineer
The Middlesex Corporation - BOSTON , MA
The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of R&D Engineer in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for R&D Engineer ranges from $118,847 to $151,454 with the average base salary of $134,118. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $124,606 to $162,725 with the average total cash compensation of $141,616.

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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

Sacramento, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

R&D Engineer Salary in popular cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose

Skills associated with R&D Engineer: Design, Maintenance, Product Development

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